Checker Newsletter

The last time I wrote, I was on my way to the last day of Market – what a blur!  Everyone is multi-tasking.  Remember, we are there first and foremost to serve our customers.  But, to do that, the buyers also have to seek out the latest and the greatest and add those items to [...]

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Enjoy this video clip of the Guideline 4 Quilting Rulers. The item number is GL612 and retails for $17.95. I don’t think Spielberg will feel threatened if he views this..but I think it lets you see the features of this ruler system
We’ll bring you additional videos on their use in the [...]

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When you have to open your computer to see what day it is, you know you’re having a successful Market!  The days never end – and when you are over 50, by the time you walk from one end of the booth to the other, you forget what you were doing anyway.  Our customers are [...]

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This post is going to be a little different – an insider’s view to Market.  For most of you, Market is a four day event that happens twice a year.  But, for the vendors, this is the culmination of months of work and planning!  In fact, as soon as one Market closes, there is a [...]

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We finished the first day of market and my feet are hurting.  The WillowBerry booth was so much fun.  The scalloped stripe is the length of the fabric with 4 or 5 repeats…perfect for borders.  Here are some pictures of their booth
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Notice the great cuff on this pillow case made with the scallop stripe
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There is so much new exciting fabrics at this Spring’s International Quilt Market. 
LakeHouse Direct has 3 new lines plus additions to their La Belle Rose.  We are sharing their new line La Grand Jardin.  I think it would make a stunning blue and white quilt.
 

 
Here are some projects made with these goods.
  Chubby Charmer PS024 [...]

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As in the past, we will be posting daily during Spring Quilt Market in Portland.  Please join us to see the latest in  patterns, fabric and notions.  We’ll bring you slide shows and maybe some videos.  Penny will be busy walking the floor, taking pictures and interviewing people.  Join us daily to feel as if [...]

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Ten year ago, a couple of friends of mine started collecting books of miniature blocks.  There were a lot of them on the market, but they all had one thing in common – no instructions!  When they started accumulating books and didn’t know how to make them, it somehow became MY problem. 
You see, everyone in [...]

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Margaret Miller has done it again!  Her new book “Stunning Angleplay Quilts” takes long triangles to a whole new level!  From the very first page, you know this is a woman who teaches extensively and has explored every nuance of this shape.
  
Item #10561 $20.95
The quality is there – from beginning to end.  She has designed [...]

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Last week I told you about the Magna-Hoop that has changed the capabilities of machine quilting forever.  This week, we will focus on the companion book written by the hoop’s designer, Eileen Roche.

Item #Z0762 Retail $29.99
Her new book, “Contemporary Machine-Embroidered Accessories” shows you how to add a special touch to belts, shoes, slippers, belt buckles [...]

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